Callander Child & Youth Counselling (CCYC).
Callander Child and Youth Counselling Project is a free and confidential counselling service offering support to children and young people aged between 3 – 25.
The counselling service provides a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space where children and young people can explore their feelings, thoughts and experiences using a variety of age-appropriate therapeutic techniques, for example, talk, play, art or creative therapies.
The service is client-led and uses an open-ended therapeutic model, which enables the young person to have the number of sessions they need and are helpful to them.
Young people may come to counselling for a whole range of reasons. Maybe they’re feeling a bit lost, or dealing with stress, anxiety or overwhelming feelings and emotions. They might be struggling with relationships, going through big life changes such as parental separation or bereavement, or dealing with issues like self-harm, eating disorders or suicidal thoughts. Regardless of the challenges they’re facing, they are encouraged to seek the support they need and is now freely available.
Our project aims to help children and young people manage these challenges, and develop healthy coping mechanisms, while promoting improved mental health and resilience.
Referrals can come from anyone, for example, self-referral, parents/carers, GPs, schools, Callander Youth Project, Andrew Anderson & Sons Funeral Directors or any external agency.
Whether you’re a parent looking to have a confidential chat about your child’s needs or a young person thinking about referring yourself, we’re here to support you. If you would like to make a referral or just learn more about the service, you can use the ‘referral form’ link below or send an email.
Just a wee reminder that everything you share, whether through the referral form or in conversation, is completely confidential (within the limitations of safeguarding) and only accessible to the counsellor.
Callander Child & Youth Counselling (CCYC)
Email: douglas@ccyc.info
Complete our online referral form.
Our policies (PDFs)
Young Person’s Confidentiality Statement